Refugee Protection

What is Cessation?

Cessationis when a person loses their status as a Convention Refugee or a person in need of protection. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration can apply to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) for a cessation order.

If you or someone you know is thinking about applying for refugee status in Canada or the United States, it is important to know about the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement. The Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement is a law in Canada and the United States.

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